In January 2002, Roger started work fairing and painting yachts in Italy and progressed to Team Leader and Project Manager for vessels ranging in size from 30m to 60m. In 2006 his work expanded to numerous yards across Europe and the USA, continuing as a Team Leader and Project Manager for vessels increasing in scale from 40m to 120m. In 2010 Roger became a Senior Inspector/Consultant, primarily in the large new builds and refits sector, for vessels ranging from 40m to 180m. 2019 onwards, his knowledge and experience have culminated in working for a major European shipyard at different locations as their in-house Paint Consultant/Paint Manager, working closely with contractors, yards, and paint manufacturers.